Description
Garlic Parmesan Rice is a simple, creamy, and savory side dish that elevates chicken, steak, seafood, or vegetables with buttery garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm as a versatile side dish with chicken, steak, seafood, or vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium broth and reduce butter to 1 tablespoon.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 4)
- Calories: ~285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: ~450 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: ~9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Rice, creamy garlic rice, parmesan rice, garlic butter rice, side dish, easy weeknight side